Category : Parenting/ Health

Digestive Disorder? 5 Signals Black People Are Missing

Grumbling stomach, bloating, heartburn, abdominal pains, and problems going to the bathroom? Sure, we all suffer from these issues from time to time, but if you find yourself constantly dealing with ’em, it could be what is called a digestive disord...

Want That Healthy Skin Glow? These Foods Can Get You There

Having certain skin conditions and problems are more common in Black skin and can be more severe due to sensitivity. There is also a lack of products available that are geared towards skin with more melanin. Luckily, there are some natural steps you...

Got Allergies? 6 Tips To Relieve Swollen Eyes

In need of some allergy relief for your eyes? When spring arrives, summer flowers bloom, and fall leaves hit the ground, count on allergens to be an integral part of the action. And that’s only on the outside. Inside, allergens run amok throughout t...

How to Manage Aging Parents Who Can’t Live Alone: A Guide For Caregivers

As our parents age, there comes a time when they may no longer be able to live on their own. Going through such a transition can be challenging for them and the whole family. Culturally, our parents and grandparents often play a central role in our...

Prioritizing Prostate Health: Early Screening for Black Men

One in eight men overall has the potential to develop prostate cancer, but more at risk are the one in six Black men likely to suffer from the disease. Screenings for prostate cancer are typically recommended to begin around age 50, but increased al...

6 Ways to Nourish Brown Skin Battling Psoriasis

Experiencing skin issues may be embarrassing, feel uncomfortable, and play a significant role in your mental state. However, there’s no need to feel discouraged. Through the proper doctor, treatment, and skin care knowledge, Black people with psoria...

How Old Beliefs About Clinical Trials Are Holding Us Back

Facts are facts! Without higher levels of participation among Black Americans, we will never unlock the root causes of the disparate impact of illnesses, diseases, and ailments plaguing Black communities today. Every day that African Americans conti...

7 Reasons Why You Can’t Sleep

Are you suffering from insomnia? Do you find yourself tossing and turning at night trying to fall asleep? Or perhaps you fall asleep easily only to wake up hours before your alarm is set to go off. Whether you experience a sleepless night occasiona...

The Silent Killer On Your Plate: You Are What You Eat

Did you know that there may be a silent killer on your plate? High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar are still killing the Black community at a disproportionate rate. These diseases are not hereditary, but the recipes get passe...

5 Medications That Can Cause Incontinence: What You Need to Know

Incontinence, or loss of bladder control, is a common condition that affects many people, especially older adults. It can impact daily activities and overall quality of life. While many factors contribute to incontinence, one less talked about facto...

This New Eczema Drug Shows the Need for Black Clinical Trial Participation

A new drug is showing promise in relieving eczema on Black and brown skin. In a phase 3 trial, Eli Lilly’s medicine Lebrikizumab cleared skin and provided itch relief in people with skin of color who suffered from eczema, also known as atopic dermat...

5 Steps to Slow Ankylosing Spondylitis Progression

Living with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), also known as ankylosing spondylitis, can be challenging. The chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease can cause pain, stiffness, and fatigue, and the fear of symptom progression can be overwhelming. Howeve...

10 Surprising Causes of Blood Sugar Swings for Black Americans

Whether you’re new to managing type 2 diabetes or have been dealing with it for a while, you understand how important it is to keep your blood sugar levels stable. This is especially true for the Black community, which faces unique challenges...

Black Americans Aren’t Getting a Critical HIV Medicine – Why?

There’s a stigma around HIV, whether we like it or not. From concerns about sexual promiscuity to beliefs that only drug addicts are HIV-positive, the misinformation around this disease continues to swirl. And it’s making things worse. According to...

It Looks Different on Us: 5 Signs Of HS On Black Skin

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin condition that predominantly affects Black people. Despite this, it can take longer for them to get diagnosed and this can lead to irreversible complications or effects. That’s why it makes sense for y...